Settlement Agreements – A Guide

Settlement Agreements (previously known as compromise agreements) are used as a tool to deal with workplace disputes. Settlement Agreements are commonly used to help end an employment relationship in a mutually acceptable manner.

ACAS has produced a guide and a statutory code of practice on Settlement Agreements and the use of Settlement Agreements to resolve workplace issues. The ACAS guide focuses on explaining the law relating to the use of Settlement Agreements, offers of settlement and off the record discussions.

Our specialist employment law solicitors regularly advise employees and senior executives on the terms and effect of Settlement Agreements. We also draft Settlement Agreements for our employer clients and provide assistance with settlement negotiations.

Our employment lawyers are ranked in the Legal 500 independent guide to the legal profession. They are adept at solving problems and are renowned for delivering pragmatic commercial solutions.

If you are offered a Settlement Agreement, you should seek expert legal advice on the terms of the Settlement Agreement at an early stage. Rahman Lowe’s specialist employment solicitors can advise on any potential claims you may have and can negotiate the best settlement package in the circumstances, ensuring throughout that the wording of the agreement is adequately drafted so that you are protected.

Contact our settlement agreement solicitors for a free confidential discussion on 020 3950 5234 or email info@rllaw.co.uk. To download our expert guide, please click here.